The Liberal Party, Then and Now

Pierre Trudeau, in my opinion, was one of Canada's greatest Prime Ministers. He fought seperatist forces and stood up for Canadian unity, defeating Rene Levesque in the 1980 Quebec referendum. Trudeau also asserted a strong and independent foreign policy for Canada, one that was based on diplomacy, peace, and human rights. His name is well-known throughout the World, something that is not common for a Canadian Prime Minister.

With the Americans, Trudeau maintained a productive and healthy friendship, but at the same time he did not let Canada's interests get subsumed by the United States. As well, he strove to limit the growth of American corporate dominance in the Canadian economy.

That was the Liberal Party then, but now...

Poster by Simon Pole

My apologies to my Liberal friends, but some of the current trends in the Liberal Party are very disconcerting to me, especially under the leadership of Michael Ignatieff. The Party seems to have departed from many of its past traditions. Also, between Harper's calling Canada a "second-tier socialist country" and Iggy's statements above, it is disturbing that the leaders of our two major political parties have so little pride in this country.

P.S. If you want to see all the posters, you can click here. The artist encourages others to use his posters on their blogs and websites.

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